Does tarte Test on Animals?

No, Tarte is not cruelty-free and does test on animals.

While Tarte claims to be against animal testing, the brand sells products in mainland China, where animal testing is required by law for imported cosmetics. This means Tarte's products are tested on animals to meet Chinese regulatory requirements, which disqualifies them from cruelty-free status according to major certification organizations like Leaping Bunny and PETA.

However, many Tarte products are vegan, meaning they don't contain animal-derived ingredients like beeswax, carmine, or lanolin. The brand has been moving toward more vegan formulations in recent years, though not all products in their lineup are vegan.

If you're looking for truly cruelty-free alternatives with similar quality and shade ranges, check out our cruelty-free makeup dupes for Tarte's most popular products.